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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Akash Kumar for winning Bronze Medal at World Boxing Championships
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Akash Kumar for winning the Bronze Medal at the World Boxing Championships.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Well done Akash! Congratulations for the prestigious medal at the World Boxing Championships.
This success will motivate younger boxers to excel. Wishing you the very best for your future endeavours."
Ministry of Tourism
An Arrival of Four Cruise Ships at Mumbai Port
Cruise Shipping booms at Mumbai Airport
In keeping, with the promotion for the cruise shipping undertaken by Ministry of Shipping and Mumbai Port Trust, encouraging results are showing up. For the first time, Mumbai Port has four cruise ships docked today on 18th November 2019.
‘Mein Schiff6’ came from Muscat, having 2500 passengers on board arrived at 5.00am. Another ship “silver Spirit” also arrived from Muscat with 124 passengers and docked at 7.00am. “Karnika” having 800 passengers and Angria with 124 passengers arrived from Goa. This is a momentous occasion, having four cruise ships together in Mumbai Port Trust. 6 thousand passengers from four ships will be transiting through the Mumbai Port.
The Mumbai Port Trust is constructing a state of Art Cruise Terminal of International Standard, having 4,00,000 sq. ft. built-up area full of retails, café shops and other leisure and entertainment provisions, besides being a terminal for international and domestic passengers. The terminal is likely to be operational from June/ July 2020.
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Status of Avian Influenza in the country
Till 19th January, 2021 outbreaks of Avian Influenza have been confirmed in 5 States for poultry birds and in 10 States for Crow/Migratory/ Wild birds.
Further, Avian Influenza has been confirmed in poultry samples from Allapuzha district, Kerala and in the districts of Nanded , Satara , Latur , Nagpur , Gadchiroli , Mumbai and Beed .
Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Crow/Migratory/ Wild birds in the States of Uttar Pradesh , and Punjab .
In Maharashtra,in the epicentres of Parbhani district and CPDO, Mumbai control and containment operations have been completed and sanitization is under process. In all other affected epicentres RRTs have been deployed and culling of poultry birds is underway. Surveillance work is continued at the places where positive results have been reported in Crow/Migratory/Wild birds.
Further, in Madhya Pradesh  culling operations have been completed and Chhattisgarh , RRTs have been deployed for culling of poultry birds around 1Km radius of epicentres of the outbreakin poultry. Culling operation of poultry is continuing in the epicentres of Haryana .
The central team formed for monitoring the situation in the affected areas of the country is visiting the affected sites and has visited Raigad and Pune district of Maharashtra to monitor the epicenters of AI outbreak and conducting epidemiological studies.
All the States are reporting to the Department on daily basis regarding the control measures adopted by the States/UTs based on the Revised Action Plan for Preparedness, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza 2021.
The Department is taking continuous efforts to generate awareness about Avian through platforms including social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook handles.
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Ministry of Communications
India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023 approved at 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers  meeting
India is eager to collaborate with member states of ASEAN to advance Information and Communication Technologies: Shri Devusinh Chauhan
The 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers  meeting with India was held today on a virtual platform. The Minister of State for Communications , Shri Devusinh Chauhan, and Mr. Ivan John E. Uy, Secretary, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Philippines co-chaired the meeting.
Addressing the august gathering of Digital Ministers, Shri Devusinh Chauhan stated that our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi emphasizes to utilize various technological innovations to advance the nation's development. To further support the growth of the telecom industry, promote fair competition, and increase the availability of broadband and telecom connectivity, the Indian government has ushered a new era of reforms in the telecom sector to encourage investment. MoSC emphasized that digital transformation is essential for achieving an inclusive and equitable society, sustainable development, and empowering citizens through digital means. He added that India is eager to collaborate with member states of ASEAN to advance Information and Communication Technologies in the region, aiming towards shared prosperity.
In 2022, ASEAN India Friendship Year was celebrated, commemorating 30th anniversary of establishment of dialogue relations with ASEAN which culminated into ASEAN and India elevating Strategic Partnership to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership . Under the theme: “Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future”, the meeting had fruitful and productive discussions on strengthening India ASEAN relations in the field of Information and Communication Technologies .
The Ministers meeting approved the India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023. The workplan includes the capacity building and knowledge sharing in emerging areas in the field of Information and Communication Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security, Application of IoT & AI in Next Generation Smart City & Society 5.0, Sustainable Data and Transport Network for Future: Standards and Applications, 5G technologies for IoT and future trends, Role of ICT in implementation of Digital Health and Security protection and assessment for future network, etc. The ongoing and proposed projects in ICTs, will strengthen collaboration between India and ASEAN by leveraging complementary strengths of each other.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Total COVID-19 Recoveries cross the milestone of 10 lakh
More than 30,000 recoveries for the 7th Successive Day
16 States/UTs exceed the National Recovery Average of 64.44%
24 States/UTs register lower Case Fatality Rate than National Average of 2.21%
India has achieved the landmark of more than 10 lakh recoveries from COVID-19.
This is a testament to the sheer dedication to duty and selfless sacrifice of doctors, nurses and all frontline healthcare workers which has made such a tremendous recovery of COVID-19 patients a reality. Coordinated implementation of COVID-19 management strategy by the Union and State/UT governments has ensured that the recoveries are continuously on the rise with 1 lakh recoveries at the start of June to more than 10 lakh today.
The successful implementation of effective containment strategy, aggressive testing and standardized clinical management protocols based on a holistic Standard of Care approach have in a seamless manner resulted in a consistent trend of more than 30,000 recoveries/day for the seventh day in a row. There has been a continued increase in the average daily recoveries from around 15,000 in first week of July to around 35,000 in the last week.
With 32,553 patients discharged in the last 24 hours, the total recoveries have jumped to 10,20,582. The recovery rate today stands at 64.44% amongst COVID-19 patients. The gap between recovered patients and active COVID-19 cases currently stands at 4,92,340. With this figure, the recovered cases are 1.9 times the active cases .
The State/UT governments have taken many measures at the ground level to increase affordable hospital infrastructure for seamless clinical management. The success can also be seen with 16 States/UTs recording higher Recovery Rate than the national average rate.
The aggressive testing along with ramped up hospital infrastructure by combining public and private sector efforts has enabled early identification and prompt triaging of COVID-19 patients leading to lower fatalities. The focus of containment strategy has been on early detection and isolation along with prioritizing care for the severe cases and high-risk population. This has ensured that India has one of the lowest Case Fatality Rate  at 2.21% as compared to the Global average of 4%. 24 States/UTs have lower CFR than the national average and 8 States/UTs are showing CFR below 1%.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister salutes the courageous and resilient sisters and brothers of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh
Says Passing of the landmark Bills on Jammu and Kashmir a momentous occasion in Parliamentary Democracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the passing of bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir as “a momentous occasion in our Parliamentary democracy”.
In a series of tweets Prime Minister was hopeful that “Together we shall rise and together we fulfil the dreams of 130 Crore Indians!”
He Said, “I salute my sisters and brothers of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh for their courage and resilience.”
The Prime Minister further said “For years, vested interest groups who believed in emotional blackmail never cared for people’s empowerment. J&K is now free from their shackles. A new dawn, better tomorrow awaits!”
Mr Narendra Modi said, “The Bills pertaining to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh will ensure integration and empowerment. These steps will bring the youth into the mainstream and give them innumerable opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. Local infrastructure will significantly improve.”
He specially congratulated the people of Ladakh. “It is a matter of great joy that their long-standing demand of being declared a Union Territory has been fulfilled. This decision will give impetus to the overall prosperity of the region and ensure better developmental facilities” he said.
The Prime Minister said, “The passage of key Bills pertaining to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are a fitting tribute to the great Sardar Patel, who worked for India’s unity, Dr.BabasahebAmbedkar, whose views are well known and Dr. SP Mookerjee who devoted his life for India’s unity and integrity.”
He said, “In Parliament, political parties rose to the occasion, overcame ideological differences and took part in a rich debate that increased the pride of our Parliamentary democracy. For that, I congratulate all MPs, various political parties and their leaders.”
The prime minister in a separate tweet said “People of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh would be proud that MPs overcame differences and discussed the future of these regions as well as ensuring peace, progress and prosperity there. The widespread support can be clearly seen in the final numbers, 125:61 in RS and 370:70 in LS.”
He said, “India’s Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, M Venkaiah Naidu Garu as well as Speaker Om Birla Kota Ji conducted proceedings of both Houses in an excellent manner, for which they deserve praise from the entire nation.“
He specially congratulated Home Minister Amit Shah. “Our Home Minister Amit Shah Ji has been continuously working towards ensuring a better life for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. His commitment and diligence is clearly visible in the passage of these Bills. I would like to specially congratulate Amit Bhai!”
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Farmers Clubs
Farmers’ Clubs  promoted by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development  are grass root level informal fora organized by the rural branches of banks, Non-Government Organisations , Krishi Vigyan Kendras , etc. The programme is being implemented for the mutual benefit of the banks and the farmers. The major objective is to promote “Development through credit, technology transfer, awareness and capacity building” of the farmers. The clubs are beneficial for banks as well as line departments of the State Government for convergence of the programmes / schemes sponsored / implemented by them. As on 31st October 2019, there are 24321 active FCs existing in different States/UTs. Details of these Farmer’s Clubs are readily available to the public on www.krishaksarathi.com portal developed by NABARD.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Financial Assistance to Economically Backward Classes Children
For empowerment of Economically Backward Classes , following two Schemes are being implemented from 2014-15 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment:
1. Dr Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes  Students.
2. Dr Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for the Students belonging to Other Backward Classes  and Economically Backward Classes .
Brief of the Schemes for Economically Backward Classes  students
Dr.Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes  students
This is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented through the State Government and Union Territories. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the EBC students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage. The income ceiling of parents/guardians for eligibility is Rs.1.00 lakh per annum .
The rates under different Post-Matric Courses range between Rs. 750 per month and Rs. 260 per month for hostellers. For the day scholars the range is Rs. 350 to Rs. 160. Scholarship also include study tour charges @ Rs. 900 per annum , Thesis typing and printing charges @ Rs. 1000 , Book allowance for correspondence course @ Rs. 900 per annum and Reader charges for blind students in the range between Rs. 90 p.m. to Rs. 175 p.m.
Dr.AmbedkarCentral Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for the Students belonging to the Other Backward Classes  and Economically Backward Classes  :
The objective of the scheme is to award interest subsidy to meritorious OBC and EBC students so as to provide them better opportunities for higher education abroad and enhance their employability.
To be eligible under the scheme, a student should come under the income ceiling of Rs. 3.00 lakh per annum for OBCs and Rs. 1.00 lakh for EBCs. 50 % of the outlay every year is earmarked for Girl students.
The students should have secured admission in the approved courses at Masters, M.Phil. or Ph.D. levels abroad. He/she should have availed loan from a scheduled bank under the Education Loan Scheme of the Indian Banks Association  for the purpose.
Under the scheme, interest payable by the students availing the education loans of the IBA for the period of moratorium  as prescribed under the Education Loan Scheme of the IBA, shall be borne by the Government of India. After the period of moratorium is over, the interest on the outstanding loan amount shall be paid by the student, in accordance with the existing Educational Loan Scheme as may be amended from time to time. The candidate will bear the Principal instalments and interest beyond moratorium period.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 106.79 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 106.79 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 12 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
PRESIDENT CONFERS SHAURYA CHAKRA ON WING COMMANDER VARUN SINGH  FLYING 
Wing Commander Varun Singh  Flying  is a pilot in a Light Combat Aircraft  Squadron.
On 12 Oct 20, he was flying a system check sortie in LCA, away from parent base, after major rectification of Flight Control System  and pressurisation system .
During the sortie, the cockpit pressurisation failed at high altitude. He correctly identified the failure and initiated a descent to lower altitude for landing. While descending, the Flight Control System failed and led to total loss of control of the aircraft. This was an unprecedented catastrophic failure that had never occurred. There was a rapid loss of altitude while in usual attitude, with the aircraft pitching up and down viciously going to the extremities of G limits. Despite being in extreme physical and mental stress in an extreme life-threatening situation, he maintained exemplary composure and regained control of the aircraft, thereby exhibiting exceptional flying skill. Soon thereafter, at about 10,000 feet, the aircraft again experienced total loss of control with vicious manoeuvring and uncontrollable pitching. Under such a scenario, the pilot was at liberty to abandon aircraft. Faced with a potential hazard to his own life, he displayed extraordinary courage and skill to safely land the fighter aircraft. The pilot went beyond the call of duty and landed the aircraft taking calculated risks. This allowed an accurate analysis of the fault on the indigenously designed fighter and further institution of preventive measures against recurrence. Due to his high order of professionalism, composure and quick decision making, even at the peril to his life, he not only averted the loss of an LCA, but also safeguarded civilian property and population on ground.
For this act of exceptional gallantry, Wg Cdr Varun Singh is conferred with the Shaurya Chakra.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government Implements RPwD Act 2016 to Establish Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ensures Accessibility Guidelines Across Multiple Sectors for Persons with Disabilities
Under the provision of section 40 of RPwD Act 2016, the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Commissioner formulate rules for persons with disabilities laying down the standards of accessibility for the physical environment, transportation, information and communication, including appropriate technologies and systems and other facilities and services provided to the public in urban and rural areas. Under this provision, 20 ministries are involved in making Accessibility guidelines/standards for their respective sector. The formulations of these guidelines/standards are regularly monitored by the DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Regular review meetings are taken up at various levels and Minister Social Justice and Empowerment review the progress recently.
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Standards/Guidelines notified in RPwD Rules under Rule 15
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Accessibility for the ICT products and services
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Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standard for Barrier Free Built Environment 2016,
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Standard for Bus Body Code for Transportation system,
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Guidelines under Draft notification in RPwD Rules and inviting public and other stakeholder comments
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Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for universal accessibility in India 2021 by 31.05.2023
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Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation by 10.06.2023
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Accessibility standards and guidelines for the Culture sector (monuments/sites/museums/libraries by 10.06.2023
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Accessible Sport complex and residential facilities for sports person with disabilities by 10.06.2023
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Guidelines notified in Gazette of India by concerned Ministries/Departments
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Accessibility standards for health care
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Guidelines awaited for notification in Gazette of India by concerned Ministry/Department
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Guidelines on accessibility of Indian Railways stations and facilities at stations for differently abled persons and passengers with reduced mobility
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Accessibility Guidelines and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Universities
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Accessibility Guidelines for Bus Terminals and Bus Stops
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Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
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Guidelines at various stages in the concerned Departments
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Ministry of Home Affairs
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Ministry of Rural Development
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Department of Financial Service
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Department of School Education and Literacy
All the information is regarding the harmonized guidelines is available in the website of DEPwD department
Election Commission
Social Media Platforms Present ‘Voluntary Code of Ethics for 2019 General Election’ to ECI
Kolkata, March 22, 2019
The Social Media Platforms, Internet and Mobile Association of India  presented a ‘Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Election 2019’ to Chief Election Commissioner Shri Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Shri Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra at Delhi on Wednesday . The Code of Ethics has been developed as a follow up to the Tuesday’s  meeting with IAMAI and representatives of Social Media platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Google, ShareChat and TikTok etc.
Shri Arora said, the formulation of the Code augurs well but is essentially, a work in making. He reiterated that the participants need to follow in letter and spirit the commitments made in the Code of Ethics. The platforms have committed to process any violations reported under Section 126 of RP Act, 1951 within three hours in accordance with Sinha Committee recommendations.
The social media platforms have also agreed to create a high priority dedicated reporting mechanism for the Election Commission of India or ECI and appoint dedicated teams during the period of General Elections for taking expeditious action on any reported violations. The participants have also agreed to provide a mechanism for political advertisers to submit pre-certified advertisements issued by Media Certification and Monitoring Committee. The Code of Ethics also promises to facilitate transparency in paid political advertisements. The participants have also committed to voluntarily undertake voter awareness campaign.
It is to be mentioned that the ‘Code of Ethics’ has been developed to ensure free, fair and ethical usage of social media platforms to maintain the integrity of the electoral process for the General Elections 2019.